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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15
JUNIOR Glass ENTERTAINMENT.

JUNIOR CLASS ENTERTAINMENT. -
Next Friday evening the Junior class of
the High School will give an entertain
ment in the school chapel, to which a
most cordial invitation is extended to all.
The class decided that some preparation
for the commencement exercises in which
they must appear next year would not
be amlss, and at Prof. McDermott's
suggestion determined to try their lances
in a public exhibition at the closing of
the present term. The following is the
program for the evenings entertain
ment:
PROGRAMME.
Duet, Instrumental,
Prayer.
Essay-Trials of a Student.
s..,.................K Kitty Mckenzie
Declamatisn-Thes choolmaster's CHESTS.
........... .............. Clark Buchner
Oration-of the Public Good. ......
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Bert Bellows
Solo, Vocal
Observation-Disclosures and Poet
announcement. ...... ....L Lena Oswald
Essay-Explosives as Factor in Civilization
......-........... win Carter
Observation-Disclosures in Reply to Hayne
Geo. Clementson
Sole, Instrumental.
Recitation-Asleep at the Switch .......
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Allie Cow
Declamation-Buck Fanchau's Funeral -.
.'............. .............. Harry Altizor
Review-First Book of Cesar 80. ..
.......-.........- ......... Eta Hannum
oration-A Century of Growth ...
Frank Wagner
Duet, Vocal.
The class officials are as follows
President, Frank Wagner; Vice Presi-
dent. Allie Cow; Secretary, viii Carter;
Treasurer, George Clementson.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15
DiekeYYille.
VIDI.

Good weather, good sleighing, bust
ness lively.
Andrew Schmitt has left Dickeyville.
He went to Iowa, but to what place we
do not know
A two-year old son of Henry Busch
died on Nov 20.
John Hupmann los. two boys last
week from Group.
The grand dance given by j. ii.
Zimmermans at the Dickeyville hall
on Thanksgiving evening was well at
tended and a success. Sixty-three
Plumbers were danced.
Our German school is making good
progress under the instruction of an ex-
cellent teacher.
Jacob Shemels has moved to this
village from the Platte. He has gone
into Andrew Schmitt's house.
Herman Richards has returned from
Montana and moved TO John Richards
house, his fathers old homestead.
A good many from around here at
tended the opening of the Dubuque
High Bridge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15
California Excursions.

THE Burlington" will sell tickets
from Potosi for California excursion
leaving Pacific Junction Nov. 8, 10, II,
rs and Dec. l, s, 10, %, and 20. Kan
sas City, Nov. 2, 9, 1928, 80, and Dec.
z, IA, q, %. To San Francisco, Los
Angeles or San Diego at the low rate
of S7S. From Cassville at 7S. so. Tick
cts good to return within six months
from date OF sale. Tourists can also
arrange to go via St. Louis For tickets
and full particulars call on or
write to the Agent C. b. & n. R.R. Po-
tosi or Cassville Wis. 36w8
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15
Ruka Bros. Burned Ont.

Last Wednesday night the extensive
wagon factory, foundry and machine
shops of the Ruka Bros. Manufacturing
Company was totally consumed by fire.
The fire broke out at about $50 and is
supposed to have originated in TIE
engine room. All efforts to check the
flames were unavailing. A small
house owned by Louis Rechel and oc-
cupied by Dan Oswald Jr. was des-
troyed, and Mr.. Rechels own residence
partially consumed
Besides the buildings and machinery,
Ruka Bros. lost a large amount Of
stock, and sleds and other products a.
ready manufactured. They carried 10
insurance and their loss is between
S15, 900 and $4,000.
Mr.. Reichel's property was fully in
sured.
This loss and the consequent suspen-
sion of business will be not only hal id
on the owners but especially bad for tie
town. The enterprising firm, however,
are losing no time in commencing to
rebuild, and as they have ample meare
the work will no doubt be pushed rap
idly.
Customers of the firm have received
the following special notice:
DEAR SIR;-Owing to our great ca
tastrophe of the 9TH inst, in which our
entire factory, machinery and STOCK
was burned, we will at present be un-
able to fill any orders, and will be
obliged to cancel all orders now in.
Parties indebted to usii will greatly
oolige US by calling and settling, as we
had no insurance and now need the
money. We are rebuilding as fast as
possible, and expect to be running in
six or eight weeks Thanking you for
past favors and trusting you will favor
us in future, we remain Respectfully,
Ruka Bros. Mfg. Co.
Boscobel, Wis, Dec. 10. 1887.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15

THE Rev. j. Casper (colored), who
insists that the "sun do move" is so
popular in Richmond, Va, that when
a stranger inquiries the way to his
church, the directions are to take car
to a certain corner and then follow the
crowd. The evidence of success of
modern discoveries being their popu-
larity, ''follow the crowd to your drug
store and get bottle of Bigelow's
Cough Cure which cures coughs. colds,
consumption and all throat and lung
diseases speedily, thoroughly and per-
manently. soc of Stone q Hassell
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15

State of Wisconsin, County Of Grant,-ss. In
Circuit Court
John + Lane Plaintiff. vs.. NJ S. Trowbridge
Phoebe e. Black, Reuben Black, Albina r.
Rewey. W s. Trowbrdge, Laura l.. Trowbridge,
and Vema V. Trowbridge, Defendants.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue and
in pursuance of Judgment Of foreclosure and
order OF sale rendered at an adjourned gen
eral September term 1856 Of the Cir
cult Court for Grant county, Wisconsin, held
in the Court House in the city OF Lancaster IN
said county on the 9TH day Of November, A ID.
1886. and the time allowed by law for redemption
having expired and no redemption having been
made therein will, on the gath day OF Deem
Der A ID. 1887 at one o. clock in the afternoon Of
said day at the front door OF the Court House
in the city OF Lancaster, Grant County, Wis
consin, offer for sale and sell at public auction
TO the highest and best bidder or bidders here
for for cash the following described lands and
real estate in Grant County Wisconsin, viz,
Commencing at point on extension West OF
North boundary Of Cherry street OF the village.
now city OF Lancaster go feet West OF center
line Of section three 90 town four % north OF
range three (3)West, and tapoint about3O1h feet
North OF Southeast corner Of Northeast quarter
OF Southwest quarterof section three (3) thence
West on extension Of North boundary OF Cherry
street 2G0 feet; thence North 800 feet 10 south
boundary Of Maple street extended West thence
East on extension OF South boundary Of Maple
street go feet; thence South 800 feet to place OF
beginning. All in Grant County. Wisconsin. or
so much Of said premises as shall be sufficient TO
raise the amount due the plaintiff for principal,
interest and costs together with the cost OF the
sale
Dated sheriff IS office, Lancaster, Wis, Nov.
18th 4. d. 1887.
JOHN DOLPHIN. Sheriff
Grant County, Wis
Orr& Lowry Plaintiffs Attorneys. P. o Ad
dress Lancaster. Wisconsin. 31w6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15

IN OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS The
subject of drawing is now recognized
as one of the most useful and valuable
branches of education and its introduce
ton has been followed by such good
results that it is now conceded to be an
excellent study not only for advanced
classes, but one of the very best ex-
ercises for even the youngest pupils.
To teachers in want of an easy series
of lessons for use in the schoo lroom, we
heartily recommend estate Drawings
tor the young folks issued by the
Passenger Department of 1.-The Bur-
lington." Send four cents in stamps to
Mr.. w. j. c. Kenyon. Gen Pass. Agt.
c. B. & N. r. r. st. Paul, MINI. and
you will receive copy by return mail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15

One of he most pleasant and profit
able social gatherings took place at
The commodious home of Mr.. and Mrs
:. G. Whites last Wednesday evening.
fhe promptness with which both old
Dung responded to the Sunday Schools
call to assist in increasing IFS fund in
this way is sufficient evidence of the
necessity of like gatherings in the fu-
ture The further results, a good time
and over S13 more in the Sunday
school treasury, continues Mt. Hopes
reputation for marked success in all
her undertakings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15
Soldiers, Reunion.


Company of the Goth regiment, Wis
consin Volunteers, has had for the past
three years an organization in this
county. The company was present at
the battle of Prairie Grove; did some
hard fighting and was roughly handled.
1t is customary with the organization
to mold their annual reunion on the an
niversarY of the Prairie Grove fight.
Accordingly, on Wednesday of last
week the veterans met in Bloomington
Mr.. James Woodhouse, of this city.
was secretary of that meeting and from
his notes we take the following:
"On the 25th anniversary of the battle
of Prairie Grove the following named
members of Co. l, Goth Regt., Wis
Vols. met at the fine residence of Benz.
f. Budworth, in Bloomington, to have
good social time and talk over old
war time incidents and for the mutual
benefit of each other. From Mt Hope
there came: John G. White, r. M.
Day, James Whiteside, George Day,
Daniel Parker, John Gull, Reason Weay-
or, Henry Brandith, John Crubaugh, Ell.
BETTER. From Bloomington: Elijah
Trollope. Benz. F. Budworth. VIM.
Moore. From Lancaster: Henry
Cooley, John Chisholm, James Wood
house. The organization assembled
After some time spent in relating war
incidents by r. M. Day, John &
White, Henry Cooley, Dan Parker and
others, and other interesting CONVERSE
ton, Comrade Budworth announced
dinner Seventeen hungry old soldiers
of the late American rebellion filed into
the dining room and seated themselves
at a very long table filled from end 10
end with the best the land affords. /
have seen company of men charge q
rebel battery but not with anything like
the intent and determined spirit
with which we charged
Ben's turkey After warm
engagement of half an hour we 're-
treated to the parlor. Many COM
munications were read. First from oar
drummer boy, Robert Illustrator, Of
Madison Many a time while in the
weary march have we quickened orr
steps at the merry music of Bob s
drum. Also letter from VIM. White
now in New York; one from John b.
White, written soon after the battle ia
which he gives the names of the killed
and wounded of Co. | A letter writ
ten by Luther Brown few days before
the battle and published in the Grant
County HERALD of about that date.
CDR. Luther Brown is now one of the
examining board in McGregor, Iowa }
One remark he made, he did ''not
think the whole country worth the LIE
of one man. Also Rebel Gen. Hind
man orders to his army to shoot low,
and wound in the lower limbs while d
was adhered to as we can verify. About
this time the artist was on hand, we
were grouped around the starry ban
ner of Will Hickock Post, G. A. r., and
accompany picture wastaken. There have
been no deaths in our organization the
l.,
moved away
r. M. Day moved vote of thanks TO
B. f. Budworth for his kindness aGd
hospitality BY vote of the company
it was decided to hold the next reunion
at Lancaster. at the residence of James
Woodhouse. After cordial hand
shake all around we returned to our
homes
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15
PAPETERIE BOXES

Fancy Paper Box. &c Bymail &c extra
Fancy Paper Box, with handsome chrome
cover. l0c. By mail &c extra.
Fancy Paper Box. finished with velvet. l5e
By mail l0c extra.
Fancy Paper Box, colored landscape cover
1Sc. BY mail l0c extra.
Handsome Stamped Paper Box. with tinted
paper and envelopes. CSC. By mail l4c extra,
Plush Box. 7x54 in, 2is in. deep. S5c, By
mail Ice extra.
Plush Box, 7x51s in. SO in. deep 81. By
mail pc extra.
Plush Box. Tx55s in, So in, deep. sizes. BY
mail pc extra.
~ These BOxes-which are handsomely lined
with satin, and are suitable for handkerchicfs.
jewelry. etc-are in coloied cardinal, wine blue
or gold Ga
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15
High School Column.
Mt. Hope, Wis.

If teacher possesses a sound mind
in sound body. is the success of his
work a question: TO be a successful
teacher implies a great deal The roll
of duties from nine o'clock until four is
taxing beyond measure, both mentally
and physically, but if each task is per-
formed with GOODNESS and precision as
they may be by healthy teacher, sue
cess, in some degree, is sure to follow.
then how very important it is that the
teacher have proper exercise, exercise
that will make every muscle tough.
II it is impossible to take pleasant
walk or ride, stay indoors and keep a
merry face even if it be necessary to re-
sort to puns at some other PERSONS ex-
pense.
When pupils are listless and noisy
and everything seems to go wrong, ten
chances to one it is the teachers fault
that can be corrected only by firm
cheerful demeanor which is the result
of exercise, proper food and cleanliness.
A pupil explains problem in Arith-
metic and ere he is through the teacher
mas noted grave errors and before the
explanation is completed half dozen
hands come up. Then for criticisms.
Is it profitable to spend five or ten
minutes criticising that students work ?
To be sure it is in every case, if we
know how to criticise and if pupils have
been taught the use of criticism.
No matter how unjust criticism seems
to be, it will always be found great
help if the one criticised will inquire in
to his principles and methods. instead
of defending himself as is so often done.
The best pupils and teachers are the
ones who are constantly being criticised
and will use the criticism as means
of improvement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15

The Chicago & North-W Western Rail
way will sell hrst-class excursion tickets
to San Francisco, Los Angeles, San
Diego, and other points in California at
very low rates for the round trip.
These tickets are good going by one
route and returning another. and are
good for return for six months from
date of sale.
The Northwestern is also selling
third-class one way tickets to all points
in California at very low rates.
For full particulars, rates and gem
eral information, apply to Agents &. &
NV. Railway, or address L. p. Will
son, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
3Sw6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15


dition of affairs relative to the present
system of education in this country,
desire to made further mention of the
subject. 1t is not the purport of nv
remarks to open up new apartments in
our system of education by means of
which learning may be made easier,
nor to repolish the apartments now ex-
tant. that the defects might be unno-
ticed; but to mention, again a few of
the many defects which it seems can be
remedied. A system of railroads, needs
to be inspected frequently and the con-
demned places must be patched up, so
our system of education requires care
fnl investig alton and where phases of
it are observed unsafe for use they
should be condemned and having been
condemned they should be discarded
from use until amends have been made
or new ways provided.
For term of years 1 have been
directly interested in education and
while endeavoring to obtain an educa-
ion l have closely observed the aims
If those in whose hands my education
vas placed and have reached a con-
clusion which, no doubt, comedies in
he main, with the general sentiment of
che people. l believe my early school
,lfe was not directed according to the
true demands of right education, al
though it was the most important peri
Cd of time spent in school. Education"
says Balm, consists in the harmonious
Development of mans three natures,'
some one else has added, that each of
these three mysteriously united are es-
sential to constitute a perfect man. /
believe it is the duty and business OF
education to teach and instruct accord
ing to this idea of education and any one
who fails to endeavor to direct his work
as teacher in accordance with this view
should either make amends or be com
PEELED to choose other occupation.
Educators, in great degree. are re-
sponsible for the state of development
at manhoods maturity, of the mind,
soul and body of those under their SUI
pervision and are therefore responsible
in like manner for the success or fail
ure of those whose education they have
guided. Parents send their children to
school to be educated. Many of those
having charge of schools disappoint
the parents by substituting instruction
for education. They seem to think it
their only duty to cram the store house
of the mind jam full of facts, and the
cries regardless of arrangement, and
the quicker they do this the better they
perform their supposed duty. 1t
seems to be prevalent opinion among
parents that that teacher who excels in
stufiing child's mind with "text book
information is the most successful one
Again how often we hear the express
sion "All the years Johnnie has went
to school he can't figger up a load of
oats yet. This is a serious charge,
though just one to bring agai INST
teachers but it only illustrates the truth
that we have too much mere memoriz-
ng in our schools. No; not too much
but too little of practical
work along with our theories which
pupils 50 readily store away. While it
S conceded that it is teachers duty
u part to furnish the mind with know
edge, yet it is certainly Objectionable
o make this the chief aim in his work.
To BE CONTINUED.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15
NOTICE TO cREDIToRs-TArIon

Claims heard by Court.
State OF Wisconsin. County court for Grant
county--In Probate.
In the matter Of the estate OF Caleb Taylor
deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the claims and de-
mauds Of all persons against Caleb Taylor,
late Of the town Of Potosi in said county.
deceased, will be received. examined and adj
iusted by the county court OF said Grant county,
at the special terms Of said court TO be held at the
court house, in the city OF Lancaster, in and for
said county Of Grant on the second Tuesdays OF
Of March and June A d. 1888 Also that six CO.
months from and after the sixth dav Of Deem
Der. A. D. 1888. Is the time limited for the
creditors OF said Caleb Taylor, deceased, to pre-
and allowance.
BY order Of the Court,
GEO. b. CARTER, County Judge.
Dated Dec, 6, A. ID. 1887 4lw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15
MoRGAN,s, MILWAUKEE.
nEsH ] an il 4 Halliday Evrrvr, :.

In the bestowal of Christmas Gifts,
utility as well as elegance should invar-
iably be considered, for without useful
ness present always falls far short of
its desired end, Here are a few articles
in which use and ornament are happily
combined.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15
ct al.

- UMMUNS-HYDE, et At.
State of Wisconsin, Crcuit Court Grant coun-
ty,
Hettie A Davis, plaintiff VS.. George w. Hyde
Jane Mcpherson, Frank Rose, J. 5. Rose,
Memo Rose Betsey Gilbert and the unknown
heirs Of Nancy Miller deceased, defendants.
The state of Wisconsin to the said defend
ants
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service OF this summons, ex-
elusive Of the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid
and in case Of your failure so to do, judgment
win be rendered against you according 10 the
demand of the complaint; Of which copy is
herewith served upon YOU.
HERMAN BUCHNER
Plaintiffs Attorney,
P. o. Address, Lancaster Grant Co.. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15

California prunes. pruHells, peaches
raspberries, backberries, seedless
raisens, aprieots and number of other
varieties of dried and evaporated fruits
too numerous to mention at Jos.
Nathan's. 3w
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15

When the philosophy class reached
the subject Pneumatics it was thought
that an air pump was all that was lack
ing to make the subject full of interest.
There are so many experiments that
should be given and yet cannot be
without an air pump, such as exhaust
ing the air from the siphon and other
glass tubes but when Charley was ex-
planning the use of the siphon he re-
marked the air should first be exhaus-
ted by an air pump before it would
work and at once proceeded to exhaust
the air with his mouth. The class con-
cluded that we had an air pump or its
equivalent without knowing it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15

MISS ALLIE WOODWARD'S stock
of Millinery is complete. You will do
well to look over her goods and prices
for the next thirty days. Please re-
member we do dress-making. Call and
see us. 41tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15

A meeting to appoint committees to
make arrangements for the Farmers
Institute to be held here Jan. y and Is
is called at Anton Schmitt's Office ia
the Herald Building-the room recent
ly used as reading room.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Deceased.

ESTATE-BRINKMAS. Deceased.
State OF Wisconsin, County Court Of Grant
County-ln Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at the special term
OF the County Court. to be held in and for said
County at the Court House in the city Of Lam
caster. in said County. on the
FOURTH TUESDAY OF JANUARY, A. d. 1855
being the gath day OF January, A. D. 1883 at the
hour Of ten o'clock, in the forenoon, the follow
ing matter will be heard and considered;
The application of Carl Busch for conveyance
by the administrator Of the estate Of Henry
Bnnkman, deceased Of the north half Of
southeast quarter of section thirty-two (s2)
town four f4) north OF range two (2l west, stu.
ated in Grant county, state Of Wisconsin.
BY order of the Court,
GEO. b. CARTER.
County Judge.
Dated Lancaster, Wis, November 20, 1887
d.yNG
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15

EUREKA MINING COMPANY. "A meet
ing at DR.. Hassell's Office. of the Eureka
Mining company is called for Friday
evening at eight o'clock, and it is de-
sired that the company be fully repre-
sented.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15

FIREMEN's BALL.-The first enter
tainment given by the present fire bril-
gade, indeed the first of the kind that
has ever been given in Lancaster, will
take place in Hyde's Hall, Monday eve
ming, December 26th. The Phoenix
Fire company extends a cordial invita-
ton to all the citizens of Grant County
to be present, and there are ample as
surances that the committee in charge
will spare no pains to make the Holt
day Ball a success. Music will be
furnished by the Bloomington Orches-
ira. This orchestra consists of the young
men of Bloomington whose musical
taste has led them to combine for pure
love of the art and those who have
heard them, say that their music is
equal to that of well trained orches-
ira. A gold head cane will be the
prize of the Grant comfy officer who
receives the most votes at the cane
election. Price of vote ten cents.
Dance tickets 81. Spectators 25 cents.
Ladies free. Oyster supper at Mrs.
Cramer's res taurant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15
CLOCKS

The Headlight inches in height, 5 inches
in width and only $3.50 in price. BY mail 26c
extra.
The Bee nickel plated will 60 in any posi-
ton. 81 BY mail 10c extra.
The Warbler" white metal, with bird orna-
msnt. 81. BY mail pc extra,
The "Caliph," nickel plated alarm. 81 80
By mail roc extra
Eight.day Porcelain clocks striking the hours
and half hours. S6to $40
Four-day Plush Clocks 81 and S. Weight
lbs. By mail 45c extra for tho 81 clock
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-12-15
STAGE ROUTES.

LANCASTER & FAYETTEVILLE STAGE.
Daily)
LEAVES Lancaster at p m. and Arrives at
Platteville at D. m.
leaves Platteville at a. IN. and Arrives at Ian
caster at IL IN. 5. X. GREEN Prop.
LANCASTER s. SPECHT's FERRY STAGE.
(Daily)
LEAyEs Lancaster at a. Ia. and Arrives at
Potosi at IL m.
LEAVES Potosi at D. m and Arrives ~
Lancaster at 40 p. m.
HENRY DIEsEH, Prop.